The movie takes place in New York City, New York, and two brothers are major drug dealers in the city. One of the brothers Romello Skuggs (Wesley Snipes) decides that he can find a better life elsewhere and decides to get out of the dealing business. He plans to move on and start a new life with his girlfriend. But the transition is not anywhere near as easy as he had hoped and he realizes that by attempting to get out he will be putting not only himself, but his girlfriend in danger also. Getting out is nowhere near as easy as getting in.